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Avant 528 vs Bobcat E10z

The Avant 528 has 12kW more power.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Avant 528
Avant 528 - image: Avant Tecno
Bobcat E10z
Bobcat E10z - image: bobcat.com

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Avant 528Bobcat E10z
Engine power19 kW (26 hp)7.5 kW
Lifting capacity950 kg-
Lifting height2790 mm-
Weight1420 kg-
Operating weight-1,176 kg
Dig depth-1,820 mm
Retracted track width-71 cm

Sources: Avant 528, Bobcat E10z. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 528 if...

  • you want one that has 12kW more power

A small articulated loader that fits through narrow gates and onto a trailer, used for landscaping, property maintenance and light site work with Avant attachments.

Full 528 specifications →

Buy or hire the E10z if...

The Bobcat E10z is a zero tail swing micro excavator built for confined internal and garden work, competing directly with the JCB 8008 CTS for the same narrow-access hire jobs. Its zero tail swing design lets it rotate its upper structure without the counterweight overhanging obstacles, unlike some other micro excavators of this size. It is typically hired for basement, extension and small landscaping work rather than bought outright.

Full E10z specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Avant 528 and the Bobcat E10z?

The Avant 528 has 12kW more power. The Avant 528 is a compact articulated multi-purpose loader with telescopic boom; the Bobcat E10z is a a sub-1.2 tonne zero tail swing micro excavator.

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